verb🔗ShareDecaer, deteriorarse, empeorarTo deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality."The pair loved to take pictures in the decaying hospital on forty-third street."A la pareja le encantaba tomar fotos en el hospital en decadencia de la calle cuarenta y tres.biologymedicinephysiologyenvironmentqualityconditionageprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePudrirse, descomponerse(of organic material) To rot, to go bad."The fallen apple slowly decays on the ground. "La manzana caída se pudre lentamente en el suelo.biologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe desintegra(of an unstable atom) To change by undergoing fission, by emitting radiation, or by capturing or losing one or more electrons."The radioactive material in the old watch slowly decays, emitting particles that can be detected with special equipment. "El material radiactivo en el reloj antiguo se desintegra lentamente, emitiendo partículas que pueden ser detectadas con equipo especial.physicsenergychemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe desintegra(of a quantum system) To undergo optical decay, that is, to relax to a less excited state, usually by emitting a photon or phonon."The excited atom decays, releasing light as it returns to its normal energy level. "El átomo excitado se desintegra, liberando luz al regresar a su nivel de energía normal.physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePérdida de velocidad debido a la resistencia aerodinámicaLoss of airspeed due to drag."The model airplane's airspeed quickly decays after its motor stops, causing it to descend. "La velocidad aerodinámica del avión modelo disminuye rápidamente después de que su motor se detiene, lo que hace que descienda.physicsnauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDecaer, pudrirseTo cause to rot or deteriorate."The leftover food in the refrigerator decays quickly if not properly stored. "La comida sobrante en el refrigerador se descompone rápidamente si no se almacena correctamente.biologyenvironmentnatureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
